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BIO Submits Comments Re: 2017 Star Ratings Update

<p align="center"><strong>BIO Draft Comments in Response to the 2017 Star Ratings Update</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Request for Comments</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Note to Members:</u></strong> CMS requires that responses to individual proposed updates be submitted through an online form individually. Given these formatting requirements, BIO&rsquo;s draft comments will not follow our traditional comment letter format.</p>
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BIO Draft Comments in Response to the 2017 Star Ratings Update

Request for Comments

Note to Members: CMS requires that responses to individual proposed updates be submitted through an online form individually. Given these formatting requirements, BIO’s draft comments will not follow our traditional comment letter format.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a “Request for Comments” (RFC), in which the Agency proposes methodology changes for the 2017 Star Ratings and display measures for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs). It also provides advanced notice of potential changes for the Star Ratings and display measures for 2018 and beyond. CMS asks for feedback on these proposals by 5 PM EST on December 10, 2015. There will be another opportunity to comment on these proposals as part of the annual MA/Part D Call Letter process next spring.